Nola.com – New Orleans Violent Crime Down 20%
“Four months into a year that started with one of the deadliest nights in the city’s history, New Orleans law enforcement leaders said Tuesday that violent crime rates have dropped […]
Nola.com – Volunteers clean the riverfront area in the French Quarter during Love the Boot Week

The French Quarter Management District held a French Quarter litter removal and beautification event around the Moonwalk Riverfront Park as a kick off to Love The Boot Week. Over 30 volunteers in yellow […]
Fox 8 – Volunteers Clean up the French Quarter ahead of Festival Crowds for “Love the Boot Week”

Dozens of volunteers hit Decatur Street early Saturday morning, scrubbing and sweeping in preparation for the French Quarter Festival crowds set to descend next week. The cleanup was part of […]
Keep the Quarter Clean’s 2025 Love the Boot Week Cleanup Event
FQMD is hosting our third annual Keep the Quarter Clean/Love the Boot Week event. Volunteers are provided with t-shirts, gloves, water, sunscreen, & grabbers to pick up trash all along […]
Is New Orleans’ SEAR 1 Security Designation for Mardi Gras Here to Stay?
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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras recycling efforts are better than ever. But where do the beads go?

“New Orleans’ efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a complicated web of community groups, leaders and businesses. Carnival […]